2026 Ford Explorer recalls
Recalls filed with the US safety agency (NHTSA)
14 recalls
- Most often
- Engine and engine cooling
- 4 recalls
- Median, 2026 SUVs
- 1
Latest: air bags frontal, dealer fixes it free.
Recalls by component
| Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|
| 26V548000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The engine piston domes may have been manufact… |
| 26V532000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The engine connecting rod bearings may seize, which can… |
| 26V343000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. |
| 26V205000 | Engine and engine cooling Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical | The engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed during… |
| 26V202000 | Visibility Defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor | The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may… |
| 26V024000 | Visibility Windshield | During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle… |
| 25V730000 | Visibility Windshield | The windshield glass may have visible air… |
| 26V470000 | Seats Front assembly: power adjust | An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during… |
| 26V451000 | Seats Mid/rear assembly | The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may… |
| 26V581000 | Air bags Frontal | The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag… |
| 25V828000 | Engine | The cylinder head may have been improperly… |
| 26V121000 | Exterior lighting Headlights | The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side… |
| 26V159000 | Seat belts | The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating… |
| 25V687000 | Trailer hitches | The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. |
Recalls by model year
Rivals, 2026
| Rival | Recalls |
|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6 |
| Ford Expedition | 2 |
| Chevrolet Traverse | 1 |
| Honda Pilot | 1 |
| Toyota Highlander | 0 |
| Nissan Pathfinder | 0 |
What this cannot tell you
Recalls filed with NHTSA for this model year. One recall can cover several years.
Open recalls on one car depend on its VIN.
Source: NHTSA recalls data (api.nhtsa.gov), public domain. Collected 2026-10-05.
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